def get an endorsement. I rode for years without one till one day I got pulled over for a tail light out.. had to haul the bike and a ticket (I fought and won). the law is really stupid but it is worth it to get one..
I went to Arlington DMV, took the test without studying, passed, got a ride test scheduled for the next day right there, took it, wham bam had my endorsement in three days. its super easy if you have any motorcycle experience. Well, the written has a bunch of stupid backwards questions with wrong answers, so watch out.